Proverbs 3:11-12
New Century Version
11 My child, do not reject the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t get angry when he corrects you.
12 The Lord corrects those he loves,
just as parents correct the child they delight in.
Proverbs 7:4
New Century Version
4 Treat wisdom as a sister,
and make understanding your closest friend.
Proverbs 8:17
New Century Version
17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me find me.
Proverbs 8:21
New Century Version
21 I give wealth to those who love me,
filling their houses with treasures.
Proverbs 9:8
New Century Version
8 Do not correct those who make fun of wisdom, or they will hate you.
But correct the wise, and they will love you.
Proverbs 10:12
New Century Version
12 Hatred stirs up trouble,
but love forgives all wrongs.
Proverbs 13:24
New Century Version
24 If you do not punish your children, you don’t love them,
but if you love your children, you will correct them.
Proverbs 14:22
New Century Version
22 Those who make evil plans will be ruined,
but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.
Proverbs 15:9
New Century Version
9 The Lord hates what evil people do,
but he loves those who do what is right.
Proverbs 15:17
New Century Version
17 It is better to eat vegetables with those who love you
than to eat meat with those who hate you.
Proverbs 16:6
New Century Version
6 Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin.
By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.
Proverbs 17:9
New Century Version
9 Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend,
but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.
Proverbs 17:17
New Century Version
17 A friend loves you all the time,
and a brother helps in time of trouble.
Proverbs 18:19
New Century Version
19 A brother who has been insulted is harder to win back than a walled city,
and arguments separate people like the barred gates of a palace.
Proverbs 18:24
New Century Version
24 Some friends may ruin you,
but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.
Proverbs 19:8
New Century Version
8 Those who get wisdom do themselves a favor,
and those who love learning will succeed.
Proverbs 20:28
New Century Version
28 Loyalty and truth keep a king in power;
he continues to rule if he is loyal.
Proverbs 21:17
New Century Version
17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and perfume will never be rich.
Proverbs 21:21
New Century Version
21 Whoever tries to live right and be loyal
finds life, success, and honor.
Proverbs 27:5-6
New Century Version
5 It is better to correct someone openly
than to have love and not show it.
6 The slap of a friend can be trusted to help you,
but the kisses of an enemy are nothing but lies.
Proverbs 27:9-10
New Century Version
9 The sweet smell of perfume and oils is pleasant,
and so is good advice from a friend.
10 Don’t forget your friend or your parent’s friend.
Don’t always go to your family for help when trouble comes.
A neighbor close by is better than a family far away.
Proverbs 29:3
New Century Version
3 Those who love wisdom make their parents happy,
but friends of prostitutes waste their money.
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